Tax Lien

I tried searching in the boards for my answer, but didn't find one. So I am asking anyone who may know: Just pulled my CR, EQ is reporting an Indiana state tax lien from 1998 in the public records section. I paid this, although being so long ago and not understanding that I need to keep proof of everything, I no longer have proof I paid. I remember going to get a car loan and the guy asking me about it and I told him it was paid. He said they usually don't remove them from the CR. So I have gotten car loans and a mortgage with no problems. What I want to know is when will it fall off my report, or will it? And I want to buy a house in the state I live in now, will they understand that the tax lien has been paid? I have disputed this on other occasions, with no success. Any thoughts about what I can do? I now live 1600 miles away and can't just drive down to the court house to talk to someone. By the way, this is my first post

Re: Tax Lien

It is only on my Equifax credit report. I pulled them all about a month ago. It shows the court address, the amount and class: state. Also says date reported - N/A. It doesn't say it was paid. Thanks for the web site. I will look there and see what I can find. I think I will call the courthouse on Monday and see what they say, it does show a case number also. Thank you both for responding and the welcome.

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